You need to sign in or sign up before continuing.
Take a photo of a barcode or cover
3.94 AVERAGE
3.94 AVERAGE
Inspired by what they’ve done with Basecamp - but not particularly useful advice, unless you’re running or about to launch your own company. But still a good reminder that the cult of work we live in right now isn’t the only way.
This is fresh read for everyone with a job. I enjoyed the authors’ previous book ‘Rework’ and while this is is similar it’s also wiser - they have had more experience to draw from and why can’t I work there???
I could say I don’t agree with everything they proposed but actually I do agree with everything they proposed. The best advice is not the paid for vacations, sabbaticals, or continuing education, which I would love. It’s not railing against the “free perks” like dinner, fooseball, and smartphones, which I have experienced. It’s about not forcing customers to upgrade to a new product. All the others could be written off as wishful thinking or over benevolent but this advice I could have used 5 years ago and is spot on. It lends credibility to their other takes. Really enjoyed this quick and fresh read. It doesn’t have to be crazy at work!!!!
I could say I don’t agree with everything they proposed but actually I do agree with everything they proposed. The best advice is not the paid for vacations, sabbaticals, or continuing education, which I would love. It’s not railing against the “free perks” like dinner, fooseball, and smartphones, which I have experienced. It’s about not forcing customers to upgrade to a new product. All the others could be written off as wishful thinking or over benevolent but this advice I could have used 5 years ago and is spot on. It lends credibility to their other takes. Really enjoyed this quick and fresh read. It doesn’t have to be crazy at work!!!!
Well, most of the advice sounded very obvious to me but someone had to say it out loud so they did.
In a nutshell, the world is not going to fall apart if you don't fix it and if it does, it is not your fault. the world not going to be fixed because of you and if it does, it won't be because of you. So work not as if you are going to fix the world or not fix it, keep reminding yourself to value your life and being for what it is.
They get one star for choosing to write about things that despite their logical simplicity and obviousness have lost value in the bubbles of entrepreneurship and businesses which run with the repetitive ethos of "make-fast, break-fast" which extend not just to products processes but how people function in those processes. They get another for writing it. They get none for doing a great writing job though. Definitely could use a better editor.
Kudos to the writers for running a "calm" company and valuing it a lot more than the toxicity that comes with the unchecked competitive drive.
In a nutshell, the world is not going to fall apart if you don't fix it and if it does, it is not your fault. the world not going to be fixed because of you and if it does, it won't be because of you. So work not as if you are going to fix the world or not fix it, keep reminding yourself to value your life and being for what it is.
They get one star for choosing to write about things that despite their logical simplicity and obviousness have lost value in the bubbles of entrepreneurship and businesses which run with the repetitive ethos of "make-fast, break-fast" which extend not just to products processes but how people function in those processes. They get another for writing it. They get none for doing a great writing job though. Definitely could use a better editor.
Kudos to the writers for running a "calm" company and valuing it a lot more than the toxicity that comes with the unchecked competitive drive.
Interesting ideas in the book (and it is important stuff) but it's basically Basecamp advertising and I wish that was made more clear pre-purchase...
Truly a fantastic book. I started reading this book on a Tuesday, and on Wednesday I was already making changes to my choices at work. Even if you don’t have the power to make big changes happen at your office, this book will help you change your own actions and your own expectations. I got my copy from the library but I will definitely be buying one to keep.
Not too many groundbreaking insights in here, but still a worthwhile read for all the reminders and encouragements for how to create boundaries at work, how to set healthy expectations, and why newer/more/etc. isn’t always best. I also am convinced that Basecamp sounds like an awesome place to work! If only I were a software person...
The concepts explored in this book shouldn't be radical, but they sometimes are in more hierarchical organizations and behemoth corporations. Agreed with the reviewers who weren't able to shake off the arrogant tone in this book - the writers have a lot to be proud of, but wish there was less ego, more research and explanation of events.
Someone remind me to Glassdoor Basecamp as I am curious if their employees love their tactics too (I mean, I would never complain about a CSA box thx). Thx.
Someone remind me to Glassdoor Basecamp as I am curious if their employees love their tactics too (I mean, I would never complain about a CSA box thx). Thx.
This team is a little extreme, but there is a ton of useful advice in here. Pick and choose what you can apply to your company.
I love their way of thinking.
I love their way of thinking.
If you enjoyed Rework and wonder what basecamp has been up to, then this is the book for you. A light informative read about how to create sustainable growth at work.
Reads like an OB case study of Basecamp. Some interesting and radical views on work life but not something that left me inspired or motivated to make changes.